He's one of Hollywood's most eligible bachelors after being voted the Sexiest Man Alive by America's People magazine two weeks ago.

But it looks like he may no longer be single after he was spotted out and about in Paris with French actress Melanie Laurent.

The 36-year-old actor, who is fluent in French, was spotted enjoying a romantic evening in the City of Lights with the Inglourious Basterds beauty, 28.Something to smile about: Cooper and Laurent look pleased as they head to a waiting car

They met at the La Comédie de Champs Elysées theatre to watch the production of Job, Ou L'Errance De Juste, before retreating to his hotel for dinner.

The couple looked relaxed in each others company and stopped to chat to some fans outside the theatre before getting into a waiting car.

While Cooper looked casual in jeans and a shirt, Laurent was wrapped up for the cool autumn evening in a trench coat and woollen hat.

'I love women': Cooper insisted he was single in a recent interview

The actor been largely single since splitting from long-term girlfriend Renee Zellweger in March.

He was briefly linked to mother-of-two Jennifer Lopez in September, but whatever they had quickly fizzled out.

Meanwhile, it appears Cooper may be succumbing to a rapidly receding hairline

The actor's hair looked significantly less full than it did in thriller Limitless earlier this year, with what seemed to be a slight bald patch at the front.

Patient: Laurent waits as Cooper talks to a fan outside the theatre

Drawing attention: Cooper and Laurent's presence at the theatre was noticed by many

Cooper donned blue lens glasses with a jumper and jeans as he hit the shops on the Boulevard Saint Germain in the French capital.

However, when asked about his personal life in an interview with People earlier this month, Cooper insisted he is single.

He said: 'I'm a single 36-year-old male. I don't see myself as a ladies' man but I love women. Do you know what I'm saying?

Contrast: Cooper's hair looked significantly less full than it did in thriller Limitless earlier this year